The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW), NSW
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Among Australia's more advantaged suburbs
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) is more socio-economically advantaged than about 91% of the 14,462 Australian suburbs we score, based on the ABS SEIFA index (raw score 1077, where about 1000 is the national average).
A socio-economic measure from ABS Census data — not a measure of how good a suburb is to live in or visit. How we calculate this.
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 76
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly household income
- $2,125
- SEIFA score
- 1077
- Coordinates
- -34.9524, 147.2123
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is mid-life (45–64) at 34%, 0% of homes are rented, and 0% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 22 | 27% |
| Youth (15–24) | 7 | 8% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 22 | 27% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 28 | 34% |
| Seniors (65+) | 4 | 5% |
Share of the 83 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 6 | 33% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 7 | 39% |
| Rented | 0 | 0% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 25 | 100% |
| Townhouses & semis | 0 | 0% |
| Flats & apartments | 0 | 0% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 25 occupied private dwellings in The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW).
- Median weekly rent
- $240
- Median monthly mortgage
- $853
- Average household size
- 3.1 people
- Median weekly family income
- $2,062
- Median weekly personal income
- $850
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 0 (0%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 0 (0%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 0 (0%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 33 (59%)
- Labour-force participation
- 77.2%
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%
- Employed full-time
- 20
- Employed part-time
- 12
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW)
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) is January (average daytime high around 31.2°C) and the coolest is July (around 12.2°C). The area receives roughly 624 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.2°C | 18°C | 64 mm |
| Feb | 29.7°C | 16.8°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | 26.7°C | 14.9°C | 55 mm |
| Apr | 21.6°C | 10.7°C | 48 mm |
| May | 16.3°C | 6.5°C | 45 mm |
| Jun | 12.8°C | 4.2°C | 57 mm |
| Jul | 12.2°C | 3.3°C | 42 mm |
| Aug | 13°C | 3.5°C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 16.7°C | 5.4°C | 56 mm |
| Oct | 21.5°C | 9.2°C | 52 mm |
| Nov | 24.8°C | 12.2°C | 77 mm |
| Dec | 28.7°C | 15.4°C | 53 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW)
Where is The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW)?
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) is a suburb of New South Wales, Australia.
What is the population of The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW)?
At the 2021 Census, The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) had a population of about 76.
Is The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) an advantaged area?
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) has an ABS SEIFA score of 1077, where about 1000 is the national average — higher scores indicate greater relative socio-economic advantage. That gives it a Suburb Score of 91 out of 100 — more socio-economically advantaged than about 91% of Australian suburbs.
What is the weather like in The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW)?
The Gap (Wagga Wagga - NSW) has average daytime highs of about 21.3°C and overnight lows of about 10°C, with roughly 624 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
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